A couple of tips that might help: start networking with local lenders early (especially ones familiar with FHA/owner-occupied loans), and run the numbers with conservative vacancy/repair assumptions so you’re not surprised.

You give them something that solves a problem right now.Used well, it turns website and social traffic into a list you can serve and close.

Also lots of great info on the biggerpockets website.  

The next year my goal is to absorb as much as I can from immersive learning opportunities and the experience of others, prepping for my first house hack (hopefully in 2026!).

I wrote a whole article the even touches on this: https://www.g3manage.com/post/property-staging-tips-that-sel...2.

When you do move out you should know a lot of other traveling healthcare professionals and websites to offer your places as Mid-term rental as well for higher rents. 

Quote from @Steve Brown: Birmingham caught my eye. 

Any beginner-friendly tips for managing properties effectively?

Quote from @Tom Grieshammer: In the past 6 months, I bought my first investment property and am using it as an airbnb.

Check out the map on our website where we’ve made this all easy to follow.We can also share numerous examples of properties & portfolios we’ve assisted investors with!